This game could also go a long way to providing the Crimson with momentum heading into the thick of the Ivy schedule. It is essential that the Crimson head into next week's game with Princeton with a win.

To get that win, the Harvard defense, which kept the Crimson in the game last week against Cornell and has the ability to shut down Colgate, must flex itself from the outset.

On the offensive side of the ball the key lies on the ground. Harvard must establish its running game early and finish off long drives.

"We are going to run the football," Hu said. "If we do that successfully, we will win."

The Crimson and the Red Raiders will kick-off Saturday at 1:00.

Game Notes: The game features two interesting coaching reunions. First, Harvard's offensive coordinator Mike Foley graduated from Colgate in 1978. He led the Red Raiders to a 10-1 season and a 38-21 win over the Crimson in 1977. He then went on to coach his alma mater from 1981-1992. He was the head coach from 1988-1992.

The school's head coaches also share a common tie. Harvard's Tim Murphy and Colgate's Sweeney coached together at BU from 1982-1984. Murphy was the Terriers' offensive line coach, while Sweeney served first as defensive coordinator and then assistant head coach.